map_drakensberg-eastern-cape-64925e4fe00fd299.pdf
Summary
The document describes the Drakensberg and Eastern Cape regions, noting that grasslands in these areas support wetlands and serve as sources for major rivers. It highlights the presence of over 350 bird species, including all five of South Africa's critically endangered species, and identifies the Umzimvubu as the country's longest free-flowing river at approximately 400 km. The region is characterized by hot summers with rainfall between 500-1,500 mm/year, winter snow on mountains, and 250 km of pristine coastline.
Key insights
- The Drakensberg and Eastern Cape grasslands contain wetlands and act as the source for numerous major rivers.
- The region supports more than 350 bird species, a count that encompasses all five of the critically endangered species found in South Africa.
- The Umzimvubu is identified as the longest free-flowing river in South Africa, spanning approximately 400 km.
Cite the original document
- APA
- WWF South Africa (2026). map_drakensberg-eastern-cape-64925e4fe00fd299.pdf. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/map_drakensberg-eastern-cape.pdf
- Chicago
- WWF South Africa. map_drakensberg-eastern-cape-64925e4fe00fd299.pdf. 2026. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/map_drakensberg-eastern-cape.pdf.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite report |author=WWF South Africa |title=map_drakensberg-eastern-cape-64925e4fe00fd299.pdf |date=2026 |url=https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/map_drakensberg-eastern-cape.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{wwfsouthafrica2026mapdrakensbergeasterncape64925e4fe00fd299pdf, author = {{WWF South Africa}}, title = {{map\_drakensberg-eastern-cape-64925e4fe00fd299.pdf}}, institution = {WWF South Africa}, year = {2026}, url = {https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/map_drakensberg-eastern-cape.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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